Santa Barbara Bowl Season Opens with Portugal. The Man and alt-J
Saturday Shows on March 26 and April 2 Will Deliver Party Vibes to Santa Barbara
Whether or not Congress succeeds in passing the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, one thing’s certain — that extra hour of daylight we added the Sunday before last means it’s time for concerts at the Santa Barbara Bowl. It’s been two long years since the Bowl has been able to offer sunset shows in spring, and bands and fans alike can’t wait to get back on track.
In 2022 you can forget FOMO (fear of missing out). With 34 shows already announced and plenty more still to come, there’s something to please everyone at this most excellent outdoor music venue. Starting on Saturday, March 26, dozens of concerts representing virtually every type of popular music, from rock and reggae to bluegrass and New Orleans funk, come streaming through the Bowl’s gates on Milpas Street. The schedule stands among the most adventurous the Bowl has ever programmed. What’s more, it does so without sacrificing any familiar favorites, such as Jack Johnson (Oct. 4 and 5), Bonnie Raitt (Sept. 22), Rod Stewart (with Cheap Trick opening on June 18), and Jackson Browne (Sept. 7).
The excitement starts with a double dose of a double show. Alternative stars Portugal. The Man and alt-J will co-headline on consecutive Saturday nights, March 26 and April 2. L.A. rockers Cherry Glazerr will open both shows.
